CMS Price Transparency Data

Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel)

Facility: Childrens Medical Center Plano

Billing Code: 80061 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)
  • CPT Billing Code: 80061
  • Insurance Median: $315
  • Cash Discount Price: $335
  • vs. Medicare Baseline: 23.53x Medicare
The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Blood test, cholesterol (lipid panel) at Childrens Medical Center Plano is $315. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $335. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $13.39, this hospital’s rate is 23.53x the Medicare baseline. Located in 7601 Preston Road, Plano, TX.
Cash / Self-Pay
$335

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median
$315

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate
$13.39

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $13.39 (100%)
Cash / Self-Pay: $335 (2502%)
Insurance Median: $315 (2353%)
Cash: $335 (2502% of Medicare)
Ins. Median: $315 (2353% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $13.39 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 2353% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 2253%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group Contract Rate Range vs. Medicare Reference
Aetna $12 - $320 90%
Humana $12 - $343 90%
Medicaid / KanCare $12 90%
Oklahoma Complete Health $12 90%
Superior Health Plan $14 105%
Firstcare Health $99 - $104 739%
Wellpoint $126 - $133 941%
Molina Healthcare $139 - $146 1038%
Parkland Community $144 - $151 1075%
Texas Children'S Health Plan $144 - $151 1075%
Cookchildren'S Health Plan $148 - $155 1105%
Carelon $161 - $224 1202%
Blue Cross Blue Shield $174 - $311 1299%
UnitedHealthcare $231 - $343 1725%
Methodist $248 - $260 1852%
Cigna $287 - $315 2143%
Employers Health Network $304 - $320 2270%
Imagine Health $304 - $320 2270%
Scott & White $309 - $324 2308%
Txp Emerging Therapy Solutions $309 - $324 2308%
Healthsmart $318 - $388 2375%
Healthscope Benefit Solutions $326 - $343 2435%
Phcs $326 - $343 2435%
Quiktrip (Qt) $326 - $343 2435%
Txp Interlink $326 - $343 2435%
Coventry Health $348 - $366 2599%
Equifax Healthcare $370 - $388 2763%
Multiplan $370 - $388 2763%
Usa Managed Care $405 - $425 3025%
Galaxy Health $422 - $443 3152%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Facility Profile & Credentials

  • Address: 7601 Preston Road, Plano, TX 75024
  • CMS Rating: No CMS Rating
  • Ownership Type: Voluntary non-profit - Private
  • Hospital Type: Childrens